King ancestral figure - Ndengese - DR Congo

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Julien Gauthier
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King ancestral figure in wood from DR Congo, Ndengese culture, with patina and scarifications; provenance Private collection; 28 cm high, 12 cm wide, 8 cm deep, weight 400 g.

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Description from the seller

Stylistic Ndengese King ancestral figure with nice varied patina. The stylistic similarities with the sculpture of the neighboring Kuba people are evident. Beautiful scarifications all over the body with a typical coiffure. Condition good with traces of tribal use. Good condition.

Provenance: former private German collection

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.



Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Stylistic Ndengese King ancestral figure with nice varied patina. The stylistic similarities with the sculpture of the neighboring Kuba people are evident. Beautiful scarifications all over the body with a typical coiffure. Condition good with traces of tribal use. Good condition.

Provenance: former private German collection

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.



Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Ndengese
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
King ancestral figure
Height
28 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
400 g
Provenance
Private collection
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